Sunderland assistant head coach lays bare post-derby reality after Newcastle win | OneFootball

Sunderland’s assistant head coach delivered a candid reflection on the reality inside the camp after a dramatic derby win at Newcastle. The comeback at St James’s Park sparked celebrations in the away end and will live long with travelling supporters.

Anthony Gordon put the hosts in front early, before Chemsdine Talbi levelled and Brian Brobbey struck in the 90th minute to seal all three points. The victory completed a first league double over Newcastle since 2014-15. Barcherini said in a LinkedIn post that the graft behind those moments is unrelenting.

He noted that people see results rather than the work, and that while each win brings a brief burst of happiness, it quickly gives way to relief and a swift reset towards the next game.

Barcherini added that he urges players to enjoy wins but has learned to find his own joy in the job itself. He said he loves winning and relished this one, yet insisted it was time to get back to work, while telling supporters to savour it and that he would see them in a few weeks.

The result extended a remarkable trend, with Newcastle still without a home league victory in this fixture since 2010 and winless in league meetings anywhere since 2011. Sunderland also moved above Newcastle in the Premier League and leapfrogged their rivals in the all-time Tyne-Wear derby wins record, underlining a continued shift in momentum.

Source: Sunderland Echo